Constellation (CV 64) - Naval Cruise Book

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F. Calhoun Officer

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Commanding Officer USS Constellation Captain John F. Calhoun, a native of Springfield, Mo. joined the Navy as a Naval Aviation Cadet in 1957. He received his commission in November 1958 and reported to Patrol Squadron 46. CAPT Calhoun ' s subsequent assignments included duty in Patrol Squadron 31, attendance at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, and a tour in USS Currituck (AV-7). In 1967, CAPT Calhoun was assigned to VA-55. In 1970 CAPT Calhoun reported to VA-174. He assumed command of VA-12 onboard USS Independence (CV-62) in October 1973. In 1975 CAPT Calhoun was assigned to the Chief of Naval Operations office until July 1977 when he assumed command of VA-174. CAPT Calhoun served as Executive Officer of USS Independence from March 1979 until November 1980. In July 1981 CAPT Calhoun received command of USS Detroit (AOE-4). CAPT Calhoun was assigned as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, from March 1983 until April 1984. CAPT Calhoun has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal. CAPT Calhoun is married to the former Claudia Schimmel of Pensacola, Fla. He has three daughters Erin, Elizabeth and Catherine Anne.